This is a useable antique upholstery tack puller. It has a unique design with a steel pivoting lever and one moving, and one stationary jaw to grasp the medium large head upholstery type tacks. The pivot lever allows additional leverage and firmer grasp of the same type tack. It is possible to use it on other than upholstery tacks but seems to work best on tacks with the larger heads. It has a good solid wood handle and brass ferrule, that is very well attached to the steel, some minor wear on the handle dark stain finish, the steel is clean no rust, some minor wear on the jaws, clean. A unique tack puller design. Handy to use once you get used to it!